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New Laws Impacting Landlords & Realtors in 2026: What You Need to Know for Los Angeles & California

Stay ahead of the curve! This seminar breaks down crucial new laws taking effect January 1, 2026, that will significantly impact landlords, property managers, and realtors in Los Angeles and across California.

We'll cover:

Los Angeles RSO Updates: Changes to rent surcharges, a new CPI-based rent adjustment formula, and the elimination of extra add-ons for utilities.

Tenant Rights: New requirements for appliances in rental units (AB 628) and the right to opt out of bundled internet fees (AB 1414).

Security Deposit Refunds: Electronic return requirements and new rules for multiple tenants (AB 414).

Eviction Protections: The "Social Security Tenant Protection Act" (AB 246) and its impact on eviction timing.

AI in Real Estate: Mandatory disclosure for digitally altered or AI-generated listing images (AB 723).

Smoking Disclosures: New requirements for disclosing tobacco/nicotine residue in residential transactions (AB 455).

Don't miss out on this essential information to ensure compliance and protect your investments. Tune in to understand how these legislative changes will shape the real estate landscape in the coming year!

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California is quietly making it harder for landlords to sell their own homes — and most owners and agents don't even realize it.

In this seminar, we break down how the Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) and local ordinances like Los Angeles' are effectively blocking or complicating the sale of tenant-occupied:

Single family homes

Townhomes

Condominiums

You'll learn:

When you must have "good cause" to terminate a tenancy

Why "I'm selling the property" is NOT good cause under AB 1482

Which SFRs, townhomes, and condos are actually exempt (and when they're not)

The critical lease language needed for AB 1482 exemptions

How older leases (pre–Nov 2020) vs newer leases (post–Nov 2020) should be handled

Practical solutions for owners and brokers:

Strategic rent increases

Major renovations

Voluntary vacate / cash-for-keys agreements

We also discuss how cities like Los Angeles go even further by:

Requiring good cause for all residential units

Eliminating SFR/townhome/condo exemptions

Forcing annual registration and fees

Limiting eviction rights for new buyers

If you're a landlord, property manager, or real estate broker in California, you need to understand these rules before you list, sell, or advise your clients.

👉 Watch this seminar to protect yourself, avoid illegal evictions, and structure sales the right way under current California law.

Death Blow to LA Landlords: City Hall Just Assassinated Your Cash Flow ⚰️💸

On November 12, 2025, the Los Angeles City Council quietly passed a sweeping change to how rent increases are calculated for roughly 650,000 rent-controlled apartments under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO).

Under the old rules, landlords could raise rents 3%–8% based on inflation (CPI), plus up to 2% more if they paid for tenants' gas and electricity. Now, City Hall has slammed on the brakes:

Annual increases tied to 90% of CPI But never less than 1% and never more than 4% No more extra 1%–2% for landlords who pay utilities Hard cap: 4% max on standard annual rent increases

Meanwhile, your costs are exploding: utilities, trash, city inspections, insurance, property taxes, and maintenance are all rising faster than these new rent caps.

In this video, we break down:

Exactly how the new ordinance works and what properties it applies to Why small "mom-and-pop" landlords are getting crushed How this will devalue properties and choke off new investment The risk of deferred maintenance and an aging rental stock Why this policy may actually hurt tenants long-term by worsening the housing shortage and driving bigger rent hikes on vacancy

If you own or plan to buy rental property in Los Angeles, you cannot ignore this.

👉 Watch until the end for strategies landlords can still use to survive under these new rules.

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Are you a California landlord charging late fees? You might be surprised to learn that many common late fee provisions are actually illegal under California law!

In this essential seminar, we break down the critical legal requirements for enforcing late charges in California. We'll cover:

The "Liquidated Damages" Rule: Understand why your late fees must be treated as liquidated damages, not a penalty, and how to ensure compliance with Civil Code Section 1671(d).

Key Lease Language: Discover the specific wording your lease agreement must contain to make late charges legally enforceable. Learn what makes a late fee a "reasonable pre-estimate" of your costs.

What NOT to Do: Avoid common pitfalls, such as including late fees in a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit, and understand how tenant payments should be applied.

Eviction & Late Charges: Get clarity on whether a court will evict for a late charge and important considerations for Section 8 tenancies.

Don't risk legal trouble! Watch this seminar to ensure your late fee provisions are fully compliant and enforceable.

California, the worst state to be a landlord? In this seminar, we break down why many housing providers feel under siege—and what's changing in 2025.

What we cover:

The last major pro-landlord law: the 1995 Costa-Hawkins Act (vacancy decontrol; no rent caps on SFRs, townhomes, condos)

How sealed eviction records, local rent control, and habitability lawsuits impact owners and supply

2025 laws already enacted: AB 2347 (10 business days to respond to UD), AB 2493 (screening rules + first-qualified requirement), AB 2747 (rent payment credit reporting for 16+ units), AB 2801 (security deposit photo documentation), SB 611 ("junk fee" limits), AB 628 (stove/refrigerator required)

Proposed 2025 bills: SB 436 (14-day pay-or-quit), SB 381 (late fee caps, parking bundling), SB 52 (rent-setting software limits)

Why these policies discourage investment and worsen the housing shortage

Subscribe for practical updates, compliance checklists, and strategies to protect your rentals in California.

Are you a landlord in California? You NEED to know about the critical changes to habitability laws, especially the upcoming AB 628! This seminar dives deep into your non-waivable duties to provide a "fit for human occupation" unit, regardless of lease language.

We'll cover the key conditions for habitability, including:

1. Weatherproofing, plumbing, electrical, and heating 2. Sanitation, garbage receptacles, and structural integrity 3.Maintenance of supplied appliances 4.Smoke alarms and carbon dioxide detectors

Most importantly, we'll break down AB 628, which, starting January 1, 2026, will require landlords to supply a working stove and refrigerator in residential rental units. Learn about tenant waiver options and your ongoing maintenance obligations for these essential appliances.

Don't get caught off guard! Understand your responsibilities and avoid potential legal action. We'll also discuss tenant options if repairs aren't made, such as:

Repair and deduct

Rent withholding

Lease termination

Legal action

Stay compliant and protect your investment. Watch now to ensure you're up-to-date on California's habitability laws!

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Laws that cause landlords to lose even after they win!

California Evictions: What The Sheriff Actually Does

AB 628: New Landlord Requirements: Understand the upcoming changes effective January 1, 2026, regarding stoves and refrigerators in rental units.

The Eviction Judgment: Learn about the process of obtaining a judgment for possession, including complaints, service, timelines, and what happens with defaults versus trials.

The Writ of Possession: Discover the steps involved in submitting the writ to the Sheriff's Office, required fees, and the Sheriff's legal obligations, including the 5-day Notice to Vacate.

Navigating Delays: Get insights into the current challenges in Los Angeles County, where manufactured delays can extend the lockout process significantly.

Tenant Protections & Motions: Explore how tenants can file ex parte motions, hardship claims, or motions to set aside judgments, and the unique aspects of prejudgment claimants and third-party claims in California.

The Lockout Process: A detailed look at what exactly happens on the day of the lockout, including the Sheriff's deputies' arrival, landlord responsibilities, handling difficult situations, and dealing with personal property left behind.

This seminar is essential for landlords, property managers, and anyone involved in residential rentals in California. Stay informed and protect your interests!

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Story 1: The Alperts vs. "Elizabeth" — After buying a Fontana, CA home at foreclosure, Tracie and Myles Alpert couldn't move in for 15 months as the former owner refused to leave. Evictions, unlawful detainer battles, media coverage (KTLA 5), and finally a Sheriff-led removal in April 2021.

Story 2: The "Nanny Nightmare" — Diane Stretton vs. the Bracamontes in Upland, CA. Hired for room and board, stopped working, refused to leave, won tenant protections in court, and only left after intense national coverage (ABC, CNN, Fox). Listed as a vexatious litigant, according to ABC.

What you'll learn:

Squatter vs. unauthorized occupant vs. holdover tenant vs. trespasser

When police can remove someone—and when you need a forcible detainer

How to secure vacant properties and prevent unauthorized occupancy

A practical prevention playbook: leases, inspections, notices, and fast action

SB 79 has passed—and if signed by the Governor, your neighborhood could change forever. Single-family zoning protections are being shredded, opening the door for massive 6–9 story apartment projects in R1 zones without parking requirements. Property values, neighborhood integrity, and homeowner rights are all under attack.

We'll also break down AB 628 (forcing landlords to provide appliances) and AB 246 (tenant eviction loopholes tied to Social Security delays).

👉 This is NOT the solution to the housing crisis—this is government overreach at its worst.

📌 Watch now to see how these laws could impact YOU—and what we must demand instead.